Project-Program Director

Project-Program Director 4 – Los Alamos National Laboratory

PRRO is seeking a Project-Program Director 4 to manage LANL's Heat Source Design Agency. LANL manufactures Pu-238 heat sources used in radioisotope power systems for space exploration and national security missions. The Design Agency ensures the heat source design and definition meet all quality and flight safety requirements.

• Lead and manage the Heat Source Design Agency projects, ensuring completion of all required activities and milestones for multiple programs. Ensure all reporting, scheduling, and budget expectations are met for the team's work packages.
• Manage the personnel associated with the Design Agency, partnering with staff to ensure tasking completion across current and emerging programs; assist staff with identifying and executing development opportunities.
• Participate as a design engineer in developing new designs, qualifying new processes/procedures, adjudicating nonconformances, and producing technical documentation and correspondence.
• Collaborate with Production Agency and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure products meet high‑quality, functionality, and flight‑safety requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers, line management, and National Laboratory partners to ensure design intent is being communicated and maintained.

• Leadership:
  Demonstrated leadership in tactical planning and providing direction for integration and execution of one or more multidisciplinary portfolios.
• Program Management:
  Strong experience managing work scope, schedules, budgets, and funding for program/project work, priorities, and performance milestones.
• Personnel Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Managing staff in the planning, tracking, and execution of program/project plans.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Facilitate work across organizations and with different external partners; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience developing and delivering briefings, presentations, and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  In-depth knowledge and experience in the technical or operational discipline related to heat source design and production.
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain a "Q" clearance, typically requiring U.S. citizenship.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in engineering or applicable physical science (e.g., physics, materials science) preferred.

• Line Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Managing headcount, forecasting and budgeting, hiring/onboarding, performance management, and team recognition.
• Design/Production Agency
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working with Design and Production Agencies and/or Product Realization Teams.
• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with Pu-238 Heat Source manufacturing or other space programs.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work location for this position is fully onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.

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